1971 Austin 3 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1971 Austin 3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | 3 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
